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War Diary - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmY-JH-M5G3ARNk5Y2kAxVtE_r1ZpdzSI

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A hex-and-counter wargame with 2 scenarios about the US-Mexican war. Both sides race to be the first to accumulate a scenario-specified number of VP, through a combination of occupying key locations and eliminating enemy units. The active player can use a limited pool of leadership points to boost movement, boost attacks combat, or rally troops during their own turn. Off turn, the non-active player can use a pool of artillery points to boost defensive combat or make long-ranged attacks.

Publisher Descriptions:

Battles of the Mexican American War presents 2 separate hex and counter war games from the American Revolution. The battles in this first volume are Buena Vista and Monterrey.

In early 2024, Worthington introduced this innovative box and board size to accommodate our players who wanted the feel of a high-quality board game with the convenience of a game they could take anywhere. We call them travel games because of the small footprint and price, but they are big on gameplay anyplace games are enjoyed.

—description from the publisher

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B-17 Solitaire - https://youtu.be/pvDs3cWzQng?si=nX9RFqM2yk70b_3M
Charty Wargames - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmY-JH-M5G3Ct12LqNXGX-Zuv1B0-qAcD
RPBoard - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmY-JH-M5G3CaJRORYxo7rMv5p-0ntTN9

Flying Fortresses: B-17 Missions Over Europe puts you and your friends in the cockpit of legendary B-17 Flying Fortress bombers during World War II.

Flying Fortresses delivers the tension, strategy, and camaraderie of WWII bomber missions in a fast-playing, replayable board game. Whether you’re a history buff, a wargame enthusiast, or just looking for a unique cooperative challenge, this game lets you write your own chapter in the story of the Flying Fortress.

Together or solo, you’ll guide your crews through deadly skies filled with flak, fighters, and chance events as you try to deliver your bombs on target—and bring your men home. **There are tournament rules that can increase the number of planes in the missions allowing for more than 3 players.

This board game features a rich, multiplayer campaign on a large hard mounted game board, individual hard mounted player mats for each player, player aids for each player, log book, and components, and scenarios that bring each mission to life for 1 to 3 players.

A key element in the game system is the establishment of AIR ZONES. Each Air Zone has an UNKNOWN mix of German Fighters with different planes and capabilities. While your B-17 is in each Air Zone the German fighters will be pursuing your plane. If they intercept you dogfights occur between your B-17 gunners and the German fighters.

The fixed German air defenses for Europe are shown on the game board map but each mission has other mobile defenses and hazards that are unknown until they are flown over by your B-17.

B-17 fuel consumption is also tied to how many Air Zones you must or choose to fly through and how often you encounter German fighters.

Will your crew make it home—or be lost to history?

Gameplay Highlights
1–3 Players – Fly solo or as part of a squadron. Work together to survive or see who can score the most medals and mission success.

Dynamic AI BOT – Axis defenses are automated, keeping you on your toes with unpredictable flak, fighters, weather, and hazards.

Fighters are placed face down on the board according to the scenario setup. As your Flying Fortress (referred to as “your Fort”) enters an Air Zone, defined as any space within the white grid, those fighters are flipped face up. Based on a die roll, some may become activated and are then able to move according to their rules.

Tactical Choices – Plan your route, manage altitude, and position your gunners to survive relentless opposition.

Historical Immersion – Each mission echoes the real challenges faced by Allied crews in the 1943–45 bombing campaigns over Europe.

Plus, play in "Character Mode" and increase the proficiency of your crew as they fly multiple missions. Each successful mission you complete your gunners will increase their aim and the flyboys will become even better at avoiding the hazards of the air.

What’s Inside
Mounted Game Board – Track your wing’s progress over Europe, from takeoff to target and the harrowing flight home. All players use the situation map board to track their missions to target and home.

Player Flight Mats – Manage your own bomber’s status, crew, and resources. Each player has his own mounted player mat to manage and fly his B-17.

Fortress Cockpit Playerboard – Each player can watch their fuel and their bombing approaches, plus quick references for a smooth flight.

Mission Scenario Book – Choose from historically inspired missions with unique targets, victory conditions, and dangers. The scenario situation map shows the concentrations of German fighters and anti-aircraft on your route to the target as well as potential hazards that may occur.

Log Books – Record mission outcomes, kills, and medals earned by your crew.

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Buy from Noble Knight and Support the Channel! https://www.nobleknight.com/?awid=1521
Berg - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmY-JH-M5G3BwyFB6VdZqVloUeGydaJ_t
GBACW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmY-JH-M5G3DJn2h98gTUtRpLhy-9G2HN

Origins at SPI (1976–1981)
• Launch (1976): Terrible Swift Sword: Three Days at Gettysburg (SPI), designed by Richard H. Berg, set the regimental-scale template and became a monster-game bestseller.
• Follow-ups that expanded the system:
• Stonewall (Kernstown, 1978, S&T magazine game)
• Bloody April (Shiloh, 1979)
• Then SPI streamlined the rules into a standardized “series” format for multiple boxed titles—effectively a “Blue & Gray for adults”—issued as GBACW volumes across 1980–81, including Pea Ridge (1980), Drive on Washington (Monocacy, 1980), Wilson’s Creek (1980), Cedar Mountain (1981), Jackson at the Crossroads (Cross Keys/Port Republic, 1981), and Corinth (1981). Contemporary commentary in Moves explicitly describes this shift to standardized series rules.

After SPI: TSR and other publishers (1983–1990)
• TSR era: After acquiring SPI’s assets, TSR continued the line with A Gleam of Bayonets (Antietam, 1983), Rebel Sabers (1986), Pleasant Hill (1986), and repackaged TSS (1986).
• Third-party custodians: Several publishers kept the system alive in the late ’80s/early ’90s—e.g., 3W (Horse Soldiers, 1988; Baton Rouge, 1990), SDC (Guns of Cedar Creek, 1989), and Simulation Design, Inc. (First Blood and the first Dead of Winter, 1989).

GMT revival and modernization (1995–present)
• System reboot at GMT (mid-1990s): Berg returned with a streamlined Gettysburg redesign, Three Days of Gettysburg (1995), re-establishing GBACW at GMT; subsequent early GMT entries included River of Death (Chickamauga, 1999) and Red Badge of Courage (Manassas, 2001).
• Expansion beyond the Civil War (same engine): GMT also published Gringo! (Mexican–American War, 2004) and related mini/expansions, showing the system’s portability.
• 2010s–2020s series growth and “living rules”:
• Twin Peaks (Cedar Mountain & South Mountain, 2014)
• Death Valley: Battles for the Shenandoah (2019; multi-battle package) and its Battles for the Shenandoah expansion (2022)
• Into the Woods (Shiloh, 2022)
• Ongoing support via Series Living Rules (latest 2024), which keep a common core set consistent while each title adds exclusive rules for its battle. 
• Developer/designer bench has broadened beyond Berg, with figures like John Alsen (series development), Bill Byrne (developer on Death Valley and its expansion), Greg Laubach (designer for expansion battles), and Richard “Dick” Whitaker (designer for Into the Woods and the upcoming Gettysburg Deluxe).
• Current/upcoming GMT items (as of Nov 20, 2025): GMT’s GBACW page lists in-print titles and P500 projects, including By Swords and Bayonets (a four-battle pack) and Three Days of Gettysburg Deluxe Edition (status: “In Art and Final Development”), both using the latest series framework and components.

What changed over time (at a glance)
• From one-off monsters to a “series”: SPI evolved TSS’s mechanisms into a standardized rulebook + exclusive rules model so players could move between battles without relearning the system.
• Custodial hand-offs: After SPI’s demise, TSR and smaller publishers kept issuing GBACW titles through the late ’80s, preserving the system until GMT consolidated and modernized it.
• Modernization under GMT: A stable core with Living Rules and (today) an interactive chit-pull activation approach that captures command friction at regimental scale, while each game layers battle-specific chrome. (GMT’s current Gettysburg Deluxe page summarizes these series characteristics.)

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This week we look at my Top 10 Compass Gamess, in my collection.

Cardboard Commander is your home for Historical Wargaming on YouTube. Since 1978, we've been pushing cardboard across the table — hex & counter, Card Driven Games (CDG), area movement, and solo wargames. Whether you're a grognard with decades of counters under your belt or just discovering the hobby, you've found your people.
We celebrate the history, strategy, and community behind some of the most compelling games ever made. No fluff — just serious cardboard, honest takes, and a deep love for the hobby.

🎮 What You'll Find Here

📦 Unboxings — First looks at new and classic historical wargames
🎲 Live Playthroughs — Real gameplay, real decisions, real mistakes
🎙️ Zone of Control Podcast — Every Thursday at 7PM EST
☕ Coffee & Counters — A lowkey casual chat every Tuesday at 8AM EST
🤝 Join the Community

We're more than a channel — we're a community of wargamers who actually play the games.
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🎯 Upgrade Your Setup

Looking to organize your counters and streamline your game setup? This is what I use:

🧰 Cube4Me Storage Solutions 👉 https://cube4me.com/?r=CC

Clean, secure, and table-ready — no more counter chaos.

🏰 Shop Historical Wargames

Looking to add to your collection? Noble Knight Games is the go-to source for new, used, and out-of-print wargames:
⚔️ Noble Knight Games 👉 https://www.nobleknight.com?awid=1584
New, used, and hard-to-find titles — all in one place.

⚠️ Affiliate Disclaimer Some links in this description may be affiliate links. That means if you choose to make a purchase, the channel may earn a small commission—at no additional cost to you (and sometimes even a discount if a code is provided). Using these links helps support the channel and keeps the content coming—so it's a win-win.

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This episode highlights my top 10 favorite Solo Games in my collection.

Cardboard Commander is your home for Historical Wargaming on YouTube. Since 1978, we've been pushing cardboard across the table — hex & counter, Card Driven Games (CDG), area movement, and solo wargames. Whether you're a grognard with decades of counters under your belt or just discovering the hobby, you've found your people.
We celebrate the history, strategy, and community behind some of the most compelling games ever made. No fluff — just serious cardboard, honest takes, and a deep love for the hobby.

🎮 What You'll Find Here

📦 Unboxings — First looks at new and classic historical wargames
🎲 Live Playthroughs — Real gameplay, real decisions, real mistakes
🎙️ Zone of Control Podcast — Every Thursday at 7PM EST
☕ Coffee & Counters — A lowkey casual chat every Tuesday at 8AM EST
🤝 Join the Community

We're more than a channel — we're a community of wargamers who actually play the games.
🌐 Website: https://cardboardcommander.com/
📘 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/446765451807262
🐦 X: https://x.com/CBcommanderus
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cardboard_commander/
💬 Discord: Drop a comment below for an invite!
🎯 Upgrade Your Setup

Looking to organize your counters and streamline your game setup? This is what I use:

🧰 Cube4Me Storage Solutions 👉 https://cube4me.com/?r=CC

Clean, secure, and table-ready — no more counter chaos.

🏰 Shop Historical Wargames

Looking to add to your collection? Noble Knight Games is the go-to source for new, used, and out-of-print wargames:
⚔️ Noble Knight Games 👉 https://www.nobleknight.com?awid=1584
New, used, and hard-to-find titles — all in one place.

⚠️ Affiliate Disclaimer Some links in this description may be affiliate links. That means if you choose to make a purchase, the channel may earn a small commission—at no additional cost to you (and sometimes even a discount if a code is provided). Using these links helps support the channel and keeps the content coming—so it's a win-win.

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Cardboard Commander is your home for Historical Wargaming on YouTube. Since 1978, we've been pushing cardboard across the table — hex & counter, Card Driven Games (CDG), area movement, and solo wargames. Whether you're a grognard with decades of counters under your belt or just discovering the hobby, you've found your people.
We celebrate the history, strategy, and community behind some of the most compelling games ever made. No fluff — just serious cardboard, honest takes, and a deep love for the hobby.

🎮 What You'll Find Here

📦 Unboxings — First looks at new and classic historical wargames
🎲 Live Playthroughs — Real gameplay, real decisions, real mistakes
🎙️ Zone of Control Podcast — Every Thursday at 7PM EST
☕ Coffee & Counters — A lowkey casual chat every Tuesday at 8AM EST
🤝 Join the Community

We're more than a channel — we're a community of wargamers who actually play the games.
🌐 Website: https://cardboardcommander.com/
📘 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/446765451807262
🐦 X: https://x.com/CBcommanderus
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cardboard_commander/
💬 Discord: Drop a comment below for an invite!
🎯 Upgrade Your Setup

Looking to organize your counters and streamline your game setup? This is what I use:

🧰 Cube4Me Storage Solutions 👉 https://cube4me.com/?r=CC

Clean, secure, and table-ready — no more counter chaos.

🏰 Shop Historical Wargames

Looking to add to your collection? Noble Knight Games is the go-to source for new, used, and out-of-print wargames:
⚔️ Noble Knight Games 👉 https://www.nobleknight.com?awid=1584
New, used, and hard-to-find titles — all in one place.

⚠️ Affiliate Disclaimer Some links in this description may be affiliate links. That means if you choose to make a purchase, the channel may earn a small commission—at no additional cost to you (and sometimes even a discount if a code is provided). Using these links helps support the channel and keeps the content coming—so it's a win-win.

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Cardboard Commander is your home for Historical Wargaming on YouTube. Since 1978, we've been pushing cardboard across the table — hex & counter, Card Driven Games (CDG), area movement, and solo wargames. Whether you're a grognard with decades of counters under your belt or just discovering the hobby, you've found your people.
We celebrate the history, strategy, and community behind some of the most compelling games ever made. No fluff — just serious cardboard, honest takes, and a deep love for the hobby.

🎮 What You'll Find Here

📦 Unboxings — First looks at new and classic historical wargames
🎲 Live Playthroughs — Real gameplay, real decisions, real mistakes
🎙️ Zone of Control Podcast — Every Thursday at 7PM EST
☕ Coffee & Counters — A lowkey casual chat every Tuesday at 8AM EST
🤝 Join the Community

We're more than a channel — we're a community of wargamers who actually play the games.
🌐 Website: https://cardboardcommander.com/
📘 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/446765451807262
🐦 X: https://x.com/CBcommanderus
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cardboard_commander/
💬 Discord: Drop a comment below for an invite!
🎯 Upgrade Your Setup

Looking to organize your counters and streamline your game setup? This is what I use:

🧰 Cube4Me Storage Solutions 👉 https://cube4me.com/?r=CC

Clean, secure, and table-ready — no more counter chaos.

🏰 Shop Historical Wargames

Looking to add to your collection? Noble Knight Games is the go-to source for new, used, and out-of-print wargames:
⚔️ Noble Knight Games 👉 https://www.nobleknight.com?awid=1584
New, used, and hard-to-find titles — all in one place.

⚠️ Affiliate Disclaimer Some links in this description may be affiliate links. That means if you choose to make a purchase, the channel may earn a small commission—at no additional cost to you (and sometimes even a discount if a code is provided). Using these links helps support the channel and keeps the content coming—so it's a win-win.

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